PLANS for a major music festival in Crewe to rival the Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival are well under way with a host of bands pledging their support.

The Crewe Live 08 festival, which will heavily feature rock and indie bands, will run over the Whit bank holiday weekend from May 30.

Eight venues have signed up to host acts during the festival weekend while around 30 bands from across the country, including local favourites Rig Up Explosive and Sgt Wolfbanger, have confirmed they will be performing.